Germany stops processing Syrian asylum claims post-Assad
Germany is home to a large Syrian community. Now, mere hours after the fall of Syria's Assad regimes, Germany has decided to stop processing Syrians' asylum applications.…
Germany, France criticize Donald Trump’s Greenland threats
Germany said borders must not be changed by force after US President-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out a military takeover of Greenland. France says the EU cannot tolerate threats against its…
Germany’s economic dilemma: spend or save?
Germany faces a tough economic dilemma: balancing public investment with strict fiscal discipline, all while tackling an aging population and the push for sustainable growth.…
Nigerians waiting for their spouses in Germany
Toyosi Ilesanmi, an IT expert working in Berlin, has been trying to get his wife over from Nigeria. But the long waiting time for a family reunification visa appointment at the German…
Gaza’s wounded treated in Romania after rare evacuation
One father managed to leave Gaza with his children to get treatment for his injured daughter. Safe in Bucharest, he worries about his wife who wasn't allowed to evacuate with the rest…
Volkswagen workers strike at factories across Germany
The labor union has promised "the toughest wage dispute Volkswagen has ever seen." VW has planned to close three plants amidst plunging profits.…
How has the Taliban suppressed female athletes?
Since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan in 2021, woman's rights have been subject to far-reaching suppression, including a ban on female participation in sport. While some female athletes continue to bravely…
Germany needs 288,000 foreign workers annually until 2040 — study
Despite recent reforms to labor migration law, Germany is still facing a severe deficit in skilled workers. A new study has found that this will have to be filled by immigrants.…
Could Germany repeat its Nazi past?
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party did well in the country's recent state elections, and has been on the rise for years. Some fear Germany could be at risk of reverting…
What’s wrong with Germany’s economy?
For decades, Germany was regarded as the model country in Europe. It’s still the largest economy, but it has suffered a massive downturn. Is Germany once again the “sick man of Europe,”…
Leaders of Germany’s Green Party resign
Following the Green Party's disastrous showing in the recent regional elections in three eastern German states, co-leaders Ricarda Lang and Omid Nouripour have announced their resignations.…